 | | Renting a Car in Madrid: Exploring Spain | | | Prices can vary, but rentals in Madrid usually start at about $200 per week for a small car. Good insurance is essential, so you can expect to pay about $15 per day extra for this. Bear in mind that you need a driver’s license from your own country to hire a car in Madrid.
While renting a car in Madrid provides excellent freedom for seeing the city and its surroundings on your own terms, there are a few precautions. Madrid is a large city that can be difficult to navigate, so be sure to have a good map or SatNav.
There are three major roads circling the city: M-30, M-40 and M-50. The Paseo de la Castellana crosses the city from north to south and is another way of getting your bearings. If possible, however, try to stick to the bigger roads, as it is easy to get lost once you enter the smaller streets of old town.
Madrid traffic is heavy and rush hour must be avoided. Further, if you are renting a car, be sure to book a hotel with ample parking, as spaces on the streets are notoriously hard to find. | | | |  | | |
